Victim Support NI

Victim Support NI Supporting people affected by crime

Victim Support NI urgently needs volunteers in the Derry and Strabane council area to support victims and witnesses of c...
12/06/2026

Victim Support NI urgently needs volunteers in the Derry and Strabane council area to support victims and witnesses of crime in court.

Full training is provided and all out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

Find out more or apply at www.victimsupportni.com/volunteer

Victim Support NI is currently recruiting for a Creative Arts Therapist (Part-Time) to join our team as part of our Phoe...
11/06/2026

Victim Support NI is currently recruiting for a Creative Arts Therapist (Part-Time) to join our team as part of our Phoenix Youth Project.

This role offers an opportunity to deliver therapeutic, trauma-informed support through creative practice, working alongside our Creative Arts Project Manager to support individuals affected by crime and trauma.

With flexibility in location (Belfast or Foyle), this position is ideal for a qualified professional seeking to contribute to impactful, person-centred work within a supportive organisation.

Further details and application information are available here: https://victimsupportni.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/49f93c00-ff7f-736d-b4ed-97e6362d4dd5

The past few days in Belfast have been difficult to watch, and I think a lot of people are feeling the same sense of fru...
11/06/2026

The past few days in Belfast have been difficult to watch, and I think a lot of people are feeling the same sense of frustration and helplessness, and wanting to do something to help.

One way to help to make a difference is by volunteering with Victim Support NI.

Our volunteers support people who have been affected by crime, whether that’s offering emotional support at a really difficult time or being there for someone on the day they have to go to court. Often, this support comes when people are reliving one of the worst days of their lives.

We provide full training, cover travel and out-of-pocket expenses, and there are a range of opportunities available.

We are currently looking for volunteers, including Witness Service roles in:

Belfast (Monday and Wednesday)
Antrim (Monday and Thursday)
Derry & Strabane (Monday–Friday)
Downpatrick & Newry (Monday–Friday)
Dungannon
Eniskillen

Community Service volunteer roles are also open all year round.

If you’ve been thinking about how you can support the community right now, this is a really worthwhile way to do it.

If you'd like to know more reach out to our Volunteer Officer at [email protected] or head to our website www.victimsupportni.com/volunteer

Apologies if you've had a difficulty getting through to us recently. We are aware of the issue and in order to manage it...
10/06/2026

Apologies if you've had a difficulty getting through to us recently. We are aware of the issue and in order to manage it, we have implemented a callback service.

If you call and get an answerphone message, please leave your contact details and we'll return your call as soon as we can.

We are shocked and saddened by last night’s disorder in Belfast. If you are affected by hate crime over the coming days,...
10/06/2026

We are shocked and saddened by last night’s disorder in Belfast. If you are affected by hate crime over the coming days, or at any other time of the year, you can reach out to the Hate Crime Advocacy Service for help. You do not have to have reported the crime to the police to avail of our services.

The Hate Crime Advocacy Service supports victims of hate crime in partnership with our external advocacy partners: Migrant Centre NI; The Rainbow Project NI; Disability Action NI. This scheme aims to improve support to victims of hate crime, encourage reporting and increase confidence in, and improve access to, the criminal justice system.

For more information go to www.hcasni.com

09/06/2026

Read our statement on last night's attack in North Belfast. Please reach out to us if you have been emotionally impacted by this horrific crime.

You can contact us from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on the phone number below. Alternatively, you can email either our Belfast or Foyle offices.

Belfast phone number: 02890 243133

Belfast office email: [email protected]

Foyle office email: [email protected]

Pride is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, visibility and progress. June is a time when many organisations add rai...
08/06/2026

Pride is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, visibility and progress. June is a time when many organisations add rainbows to their messaging. While visibility matters, real support cannot be limited to one month of the year, because hate crime does not stop on 30 June.

At Victim Support NI, we are committed to supporting people all year round. Through our Hate Crime Advocacy Service, delivered in partnership with The Rainbow Project, we provide free, confidential support to those affected by LGBTQ+ hate crime.

If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. We are here to listen, support and advocate.

Find out more: https://hcasni.com/

Our community volunteers are often the first point of support for victims of crime, offering a listening ear, understand...
05/06/2026

Our community volunteers are often the first point of support for victims of crime, offering a listening ear, understanding, and practical help when it is needed most.

Through training and ongoing support, they help people build resilience and begin their recovery journey.

If you would like to make a positive difference in your local community, we welcome new volunteers all year round.

Find out more about joining Victim Support NI:
www.victimsupportni.com/volunteer

“I would recommend volunteering with Victim Support NI to anyone. It gives me a lot of satisfaction helping people, espe...
04/06/2026

“I would recommend volunteering with Victim Support NI to anyone. It gives me a lot of satisfaction helping people, especially victims of crime. They appreciate that you are there and are really thankful for your help.”

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time to support others when they need it most.

Our volunteers make a real difference every day, offering compassion, reassurance, and strength to those affected by crime. Thank you for everything you do.
Interested in making a difference? Join our team of volunteers.

During why not consider signing up to volunteer with our Witness Service? You will be supporting victims and witnesses...
02/06/2026

During why not consider signing up to volunteer with our Witness Service? You will be supporting victims and witnesses at court. Our Witness Service offers emotional support and practical information to people going to court. This can include offering witnesses a chance to visit the court before giving evidence, explaining court procedures, accompanying a victim or witness into the courtroom, and offering the opportunity to talk over the case when it has ended.

For more information, please head to our website under get involved!

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Albany House, 73-75 Great Victoria Street
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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